Human Genome Research - Training, Institutional

Objective

The general purpose of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is to characterize the structure and function of the human genome, including the mapping and sequencing of individual genes. This also includes reviewing and funding research proposals, developing training programs, coordinating international genome research, communicating advances in genome science to the public, and reviewing and funding proposals to address the ethical and legal issues associated with this research. NHGRI supports the development of methods, resources and technologies to improve the health of all humans through advances in genomics research. NHGRI supports research that accelerates foundational resources, technology development, and experimental and computational approaches for basic genomics and functional genomics research; for the application of genomics to medical science and clinical care; to improve minority health, reduce health disparities, and foster health equity; and to support ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) research concerning societal issues that need to be addressed as genomic science advances. NHGRI develops and supports initiatives that expand opportunities for genomics education and careers, cultivating genomics training programs and workforce development initiatives.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. Federal Government
• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)
• County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Public Housing Authority
• Foreign Non-Government Nonprofit Organization
• Foreign Non-Government Not-for-Profit Organization
• Foreign Non-Governmental For-Profit Organization
• International Organization
• Nonprofit Organization
• Not-for-Profit Organization
• For-Profit Organization

National Research Service Award, Institutional Awards: Non-federal public and private domestic organizations may apply. All awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree, and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., E.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). Additional eligibility requirements are described at the NOFO level.

Who Benefits

• Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level

Individual Awardees nominated and sponsored by a public or nonprofit private institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. Any additional eligibility requirements are described at the NOFO level.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

NHGRI_DEO@mail.nih.gov
301-648-8106